Allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome

  • Wilson Sontay Departamento de Medicina Interna. Hospital Regional de Occidente, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Herbert Maldonado Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Regional de Occidente, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Alfredo Flores Centro Universitario de Occidente, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala
  • Marcelino Champet Departamento de Medicina Interna. Hospital Regional de Occidente, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36393/spmi.v37i1.821
Keywords: Allopurinol, Drug hypersensitivity

Abstract

A 32-year-old male presented to the hospital with odynophagia and generalized, maculopapular rash on the trunk and extremities, with pruritus, lasting seven days. The patient was taking allopurinol. Corticosteroids were applied with good results. The biopsy was compatible with drug hypersensitivity syndrome.

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Published
2024-02-20
How to Cite
Sontay, W., Maldonado, H., Flores, A., & Champet, M. (2024). Allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome. Revista De La Sociedad Peruana De Medicina Interna, 37(1), 32-34. https://doi.org/10.36393/spmi.v37i1.821
Issue
Vol 37 No 1 (2024)
Section
Case report

Copyright (c) 2024 Wilson Sontay, Herbert Maldonado, Alfredo Flores, Marcelino Champet

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